Berit Olam: 2 Samuel
Published on 12. November 2013
Book
Hardback
344 pages
978-0-8146-5043-1 (ISBN)
Description
King David ranks among the most intriguing persons in the Hebrew Bible. The Second Book of Samuel tells the story of David's kingship-his public successes and his private foibles. The narrator's rehearsal of this story, as questioning as it is vivid, glimpses the secrets of David's heart. In this commentary, Craig E. Morrison focuses on the aesthetics of the "art of the telling": how does the narrator succeed in breathing life into his portrait of David? How does he draw the reader into his story? This commentary is intended to accompany the reader's encounter with this ancient masterpiece so that one might cheer with David as he dances before the ark of God and weep with him as he grieves the death of his rebel son Absalom. Morrison's careful reading of 2 Samuel brings the reader face-to-face with David, whose multifaceted character eludes facile labels.
Reviews / Votes
"Morrison's 2 Samuel makes a wonderful addition to the Berit Olam series. He demonstrates considerable literary sensitivity in discussing a book as rich as biblical prose narrative gets. The series' specialization in Hebrew narrative and poetry is thus well met."Barbara Green, OP, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly "It is not often that one comes across a commentary so rich in exegetical insight despite so little attention given to other contemporary scholarship. Consistent with the stated aim of the Berit Olam series, Morrison prioritizes the final form of the text and approaches 2 Samuel as primarily a work of artistic storytelling, as literature directly comparable to Shakespeare and Austen, Homer and Dickens."James E. Patrick, Theological Studies "A teacher of Aramaic and biblical exegesis at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Craig Morrison, O Carm, explores in this work the intriguing character of King David as he draws the reader into the heart of this ancient masterpiece."Mount CarmelMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8146-5043-1 (9780814650431)
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Person
Craig E. Morrison, OCarm, teaches Aramaic and biblical exegesis at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Among his interests are an appreciation of the art of Hebrew narrative and lectio divina. He has written for The Bible Today, Word Among Us, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and other scholarly journals.
Content
CONTENTS
Preface ix
List of Abbreviations xi
1. Introduction 1
2. Act 2: David Rules in Hebron: 2 Samuel 1:1-5:5 23
3. Act 3: David Establishes His Reign in Jerusalem: 2 Samuel 5:6-8:18 71
4. Act 4: Divine Rescue for a Beguiled King: 2 Samuel 9-20 119
5. Act 5: David's Public Life Draws to a Close: 2 Samuel 21-24 275
Epilogue 315
For Further Reading 317
Index of Authors Cited 319
Index of Biblical Citations 321
Preface ix
List of Abbreviations xi
1. Introduction 1
2. Act 2: David Rules in Hebron: 2 Samuel 1:1-5:5 23
3. Act 3: David Establishes His Reign in Jerusalem: 2 Samuel 5:6-8:18 71
4. Act 4: Divine Rescue for a Beguiled King: 2 Samuel 9-20 119
5. Act 5: David's Public Life Draws to a Close: 2 Samuel 21-24 275
Epilogue 315
For Further Reading 317
Index of Authors Cited 319
Index of Biblical Citations 321